Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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24 JUN 197,MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT : Recommendation for Approval of Mr. Grayston L. Lyze as a Participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability SystemREFERENCE : HR 20-501.  It is strongly recommended that Mr. Grayston L. Lynch be approved as a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System.2.  It is the opinion of the Special Operations Division that the duties performed by Mr. Lynch from the time he entered on duty in February 1961 until early 1968 meet the spirit and intent of the criteria for "qualifying service" as defined HR 20-50b. The lone exception to these criteria is that Mr. Lynch was not "abroad" during the time involved except on a sporadic basis. This exception, however, was due completely to the geographical location of the area of operations. This location made it uniquely propitious to have Mr. Lynch assigned to and work out of a domestic base. There is no question, however, that Mr. Lynch's service was in the conduct and support of covert operations which required continuing practice of security and tradecraft procedures and which included, from time to time, hazards to his life and health. it is also believed that Mr. Lynch would be at a disadvantage in cotaining other employ- ment because of the sensitivity of his past service as well as the dearth of requirements for his peculiar background, skills and knowledge.3.  On the basis of the above and Mir. Lynch's unique personal record, it is believed that his service cring the described period is certainly equivalent to if not in excess of the requirements for "creditable service abroad" and that if it bad not been for a geographical accident, this service would have been performed as
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part of an assignment abroad within the fullest meaning of the definition contained in the referent regulation. Therefore, approval of Mr. Lynch's request for designation as a participant in the CIARDS on the basis of service performed between 1961 and 1968 is not only strongly recommended but is requested as the grant of an entitlement fully earned by a very deserving employee.![signature]Evan J. Parker, Jr.Acting ChiefSpecial Operations Division2SECRET
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SECRET22 JUN 1971MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of FersunnelSUBJECT : Request for Designation as a Ferticipant In CLARDS--Mr. Grayston L. Lynch1. It is requested that fomestic service reflected in the following paragraphs be approved as qualifying service for the CIARDS and that I be designated as a participant in the system.2. I entered on duty with the Agoncy on 10 February 1961. I was sent TDY Immediately to New Orleans, Louisiana and from there to Key West, Florida to prepare Wil Division agent asseta for operational alastons. On 28 March 1961 I departed Key West, Florida aboard a covert Agency ship bound for Nicaragua where I engaged i the preparation of Agency vessels and assets ocheduled for operations Into Cuba. On 13 April 1961 I departed Nicaragua via an Agency ves- sol for the 17 April 1961 landing operation in tho Bay of Figa, Cuba. I was assigned as the Case Officer for the Agency command chip, Cuban Brigade Headquarters, and the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) element. I participated in armed action both at sea and on shore during the four days of the invasion atteinpt and, per direct Instructions from the DCI, engageu in a series of covert landings and operations into Cuba for several days following the Invasion land. Ing. I returned to Headquarters on 29 April 1961.3. In August 1961 I was assigned PCS to JMWAVE at Miami, Florida as a Faramilitary Operations Officer. From my arrival in August 1961 until July 1965 1 served under commercial cover outalde the station, Intermittantly using my honte and various satohouses as "ad hoc" offices. All contact with the station was by telophone and/or personal meetings prearranged with station personnel. These personal coniccts were either at my home, in salehouses, or at other meeting places deemed appropriate. During this period I was responsible for the recruitment, training, administration and operational direction of a very large group of Agents. This entailed mumorous clanuosting meetings, both day and night, with those Agents. Since they were in various stages of training, assentent or preparation for an ope tion and were located throughout Dade and Monroe counties inSECRET
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SEGRETFlorida, I was required to drive an average of 5000 miles per month to provide the necessary handling and support. The major training exercives were no follows:a. Three black flights to ISOLATION for periods of ono to three wooks duration during which time I was required to remain in the black training areas as handler for the Agents.b. One three day trip to Lake Worth, Florida during which I conducted the ground phase of parachute training for 26 Agents and arranged for civilian instructors and planes for two parachute jumps per man.c. Two black flights to Camp McKall, North Carolina to con- duct parachute training for 36 Agenta, during which time, as Chief Instructor, I made two parachute jumpa.d. Two black flights to the Ranger Training Contor at Eglin AFB, Florida for additional parachute, commando and guerilla war- fare training for 38 Agents. Both trips wero of two weeks duration each and agalo, I mado two parachute junipa.e. Four black flights to Fort Stewart, Georgia for training In weapons and tactice for ju Agents. Training was conducted with all weapons from the .45 calibre pistol up te and including the 4.2 inca sportar. Demolition and sabotage training including night and day tactical oxercises using live ammunition and explosives wera also conducted, Rach exercise laston from five to 15 ilaye.f. Eight training esercises from three to seven anys duration each were conducted in and around the Everglados National fark and the Marquesas Keye in tlorida.g. Over 70 mission rehearsala of two or three days Juration conducted in the Florida Keys.4. In addition to the above training exercises I planned and directed 115 actual operations into Cuba during this partod. This Involved the laclation of a live to 25 man tons in a safehouse for idree dayo to two weeke preparing for an operation and renta tuling ith them day and night until they were launched. It also involve receiving the fount at the conclusion of the misston and again hobi- ing them in a salelouse for a tes day debriefing period.
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SECRET5. In 1965 I set up an office in Ferrino, Florida, under commercial cover, to administer the Agent group. I romaines in this office conducting operatione aud training as before until April 1966. My office was moved into the JMWAVE Ststion at that time, but I remained under commercial cover and my duties continued to be the sarze.6. During the time I was assigned to JMWAVE1 as required to participate in numerous voyages aboard Agency ahlpa lato international watere. Many of these were near to and intu donies waters. I was alou required to participato in several search and rescue aircraft Nights of long duration over international water, near and loto denied areas.7. It la my bellof that my activities and duties from August 1961 to June 1964 were of the types normally found only in Gy878049 clandestine activities for which the five year CIARDS "cra litabie service abroau" requirement was intondesi. Iand available for further explanation or clarification if any of the above iníorination is required, or if cuafirmation of my service by other Agency personnei la nooded, I submit the following names of knowledgeable individuala:a. Gerald Droller, DDP/NSPb. Robert Ortman, WH/COGc. Georgo French, 50D/CRd. William Broe, C/WH3. In view of the facts presented above, I roqueat to be designatod a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System and will apply for disability retirement when my participatios ie approved.SIGNEDGrayston L.. LynchSEGRET
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1. DEVUONO received an annuity of $4,272 per year ($356. per month) from the military for 21 years of service.2. This military annuity will be cancelled.3. His 21 years of military service will be combined with 10 plus years of CIA service and these 31 plus years will give him a total of $13,428 per year.
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EYES UNLYSECRETMr. Grayston L. Lynchis a Career Agent who entered on duty into the Agency in February 1961 and served in New Orleans, Louisiana and Key West, Florida preparing WII Agent assets for operational assignments. In March 1961 he left Key West Florida aboard a covert Agency vessel for Nicaragua where he assisted in the preparation of Agency vessels and assets scheduled for operations into Cuba. in April 1961, he left Nicaragua on a Agency vessel to participate in the landing operations in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba. He was involved in armed action both at sea and at shore during the four days of the invasion attempt and, from direct Instructions from the DCI engaged in series of covert landings and opera- tions into Cuba for several days following the invasion Landing. For this action Mr. Lynch received the Intelligence Star. Mr. Lynch spbsequently served as a paramilitary operations officer at Miami, Florida until approximately June 1968. During this period he participated in mimerous clandestine activities including agent training, parachute training, weapons training, planned and directed 115 actual operations into Cuba.In the course of these carlier operational assignments, Mr. Lynch developed a psychosis which will not permit him to travel by air at ail nor by overland means for any lengthy period of time.This has resulted in a medical hold being placed on Mr. Lynch for any overseas assignment FCS or TDY. Since he is uniquely a field operations officer there are literally no departmental duties to which he can be assigned. Since there is no suitable assignment available for Mr. Lynch it is necessary to terminate Mr. Lynch's contract as a Career Agent. Since he is eligible for Involuntary Retirement under CIARDS, Mr. Lynch has made application for retirement effective 10 September 1971. In view of Mr. Lynch's age, specialized skills, long service in a uniquely Aersitive area, and peculiar contribution to the Agency's mission it is believed that a termination bonus at the time of his retirement is fully warranted.Mr. Lynch is currently the equivalent of a GS-14, step 5 with an anmmal salary of $23, 591. The proposed $10,000 termination bonus represents, therefore, less than 12% of his annual salary or approximately 5 months pay. In connection with this, it should be noted that if he were being termina- ted rather than retiring, he would be entitled by virtue of the provisions of his contract to 90 days notice which would equal approximately $6,000 at his current rate of pay in salary alone. Additioral frizze benefits would increase this figure.EVES ONLYSECRET
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Egus SellyEmanuel Selly
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, SOD/SS/PersonnelSUBJECT : Mr. Grayston Lynch4 AUG 19701. Assuming no interruptions or changes of assignment or status in the interim, Mr. Lynch will complete his currently scheduled Spanish language training in mid-April 1971. Between now and then it is understood that he will--on his own initiative and with whatever assistance and encouragement we can properly provide--make an offort to overcome his phobia of flying and thereby, in due course, qualify medically for TDY or PCS overseas field duty.2. In view of Mr. Lynch's past history, however, we cannot assume that he will be successful or will even actively press to overcome his problem. In spite of his career agent status and his operational performance (Intelligence Star), we cannot, in all conscience, carry him on SOD contract rolls indefinitely in an unproductive capacity. He has completed all of the advanced and refresher operations training necessary to qualify for assignment now. He has not adapted well nor has he been receptive to the kinds of headquarters duty assignments open to him. He is a field paramilitary officer,3. It is prudent, therefore, to begin contingency planning now for his appropriate retirement and outplacement into a job which will offer him both security and personal satisfaction. His Spanish language training should enlarge his horizons and opportunities, We can predict he will not, at least at first, take at all kindly to the idea of retirement and relinquishing his Agency association. He is emotionally involved, and identifies himself as an Agency career field operations officer.4. Please acquaint C/CSPS and DDP/JO with the background of this case, and together with them begin now to plan for this contingency.Evan J. Parker, Jr.Deputy ChiefSpecial Operations Division
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: Retirement AnmityMr. Grayston Lynch2 NOV 19701. Retirement Operations Division of the Office of Personnel (Linda Birch) provided the following computations for a proposed annuity for Mr. Grayston Lynch if he retired on the dates indicated. These figures were computed on 30 October 1970 and were based on the following:|                                               | 31 Dec 1970      | 30 April 197      || --------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | ----------------- || AGE (DOB: 14 June 1923)                       | 47 years, 6 mts. | 47 years. 10 mts. || CREDITABLE SERVICE (Including S/L)            | 31 years. 8 mts. | 32 years          || HIGH AVERAGE (3 Years)                        | $19.655          | $20.261           || BASIC ANNUITY: Per Annum                      | $ 9.979          | 10.478            || Per Month                                     | 832              | 873               || BASIC ANNUITY REDUCED FOR SURVIVOR: Per Annum | 9.251            | 9,700             || Per Month                                     | 771              | 808               || SURVIVOR ANNUITY: Per Annum                   | 5,488            | 5.763             || Per Month                                     | 457              | 480               |2. The above annuity would be recomputed when Mr. Lynch becomes 62 years old. This recomputation is required to drop off post 1956 military service which applies to Social Security eligibility. Subject has no choice in this matter if he is eligible for Social Security benefits. If he is NOT eligible for Social Security. benefits then the military service will remain creditable toward his Civil Service retirement annuity. The recomputed aanuity would be as follows:|                                     |         |         || ----------------------------------- | ------- | ------- || BASIC ANNDITY: Per Annum            | $ 8.695 | $ 9.145 || Per Month                           | 725     | 762     || BASIC ANNUITY REDUCED FOR SURVISOR: |         |         || Per Annum                           | 5,096   | 8.507   || Per Month                           | 675     | 708     |
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SURVIVOR ANNULTY: Per Annum $ 4.782 $ 8.030Per Month 399 4193. It should be noted that the entire annuity at either time is reduced 2 % per year for each year Mr. Lynch is under 53 years of age. This amounts to a total reduction of approximately 15%.Darold D. AldridgeDeputy Chief, PorsonnolSpecial Operations Division> [Figure: "EYES ONLY" SECRET]
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECHODSUBJECT: Grayson LynchMr. Holcimb called at 4:30 on 1 July asking what wore tho procedures to got Mr. Lynch assigned to a liqs position in SOD. Added Mr. Holcomb that we would check with Cover and the Chairman, Agont Panel.Mr. Stange approved Subject's assignment to Military cover at Hqs Building. Mr. Gresham, as Chairman of the Agent Panel, approved Subject's reassignment from Miami to SOD/Hqs.Mr. Holcomb was advised at 4:45 p.m. of the above diuxistan decialon.
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SECRET06 DEC 1368MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: Grayston Lynch1. Mr. Lynch reported to C/SOD/Pers for interview on 5 December 1968. JMWAVE officials had notified him of the medical decision and the purpose of this visit to arrange for a six month interim assignment period while he undergoes appropriate treatment in Miami. We discussed the terms of the agreement which was made part of memorandum of agreement and was signed by Mr. Lynch and C/SOD/Pers.2. Mr. Lynch visited WH Division for discussions regarding the interim assignment with Dave Philips, Cuba Desk. According to Lynch there was some difference of opinion about the job at this point as to whether he'd be working for JMCOBRA or for Cuba Desk. He discussed this again with WH officials who he says agreed that he would work on a project for Mr. Philips unless Mr. Esterline had something specific he needed him to do. A message was to be sent out to this effect by WH Division.3. Mr. Redmond of Agent Panel and Mr. Pollock SAS/OP were advised of status of this case but did not need to see Mr. Lynch unless ho wished an interview. Pete Gaughan and Dr. Robinson of OMS were contacted and Dr. Robinson provided the names of three cleared consultants in Miami area for Mr. Lynch's referral. Mr. Lynch had a brief interview with Mr. Holcomb to let him know that arrangements for the six month interim assignment had gone well, he understood the terms of the agreement, and hoped to return in six months qualified for full duty including overseas and flying. He then took care of his accountings in SOD/E&F and departed for the drive back to Florida.4. Mr. Lynch appeared to be in good spirits on this visit. He seemed to understand fully the terms of the six month agreement and expressed appreciation for being given this period of time to prove himself qualified for continued employment. However, he was left with no doubt of our intentions to terminate his contract at the end of the six month
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SUBJECT: Grayston LynchSECRETperiod if he is not found to be fully qualified to perform the duties expected of him under the IUJEWEL Program.John F. HalpinChief, PersonnelSpecial Operations Division-2-
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05 DEC 1968MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTSUBJECT: Temporary Assignment -Mr. Grayston Lynch1. As a result of his recent fitness for duty physical examination, it was determined that Mr. Lynch is qualified only for domestic assignments not involving flying. This decision means that Mr. Lynch is not currently qualified to perform the duties required of him under the IUJEWEL Program. These duties involve primarily overseas assignments and require flying both as the normal means of transportation to and from areas of assignment and as an integral part of his job concerned with training and conduct of airborne operations.2. Since Mr. Lynch is not qualified to perform the duties required of his position at this time or for the indefinite future, three courses of action have been considered as follows:a. Termination of contract under the 90-days notice clause of his contract.b. Initiation of action for disability rotirement.c. Approval of a 6-month domestic (temporary) assignment while Mr. Lynch pursues appropriate treatment to determine whether his current disability is temporary.3. In recognition of Mr. Lynch's long period of dedicated service to the Federal Government and this Agency, it has been agreed to offer him the 6-month interim assignment as per paragraph 2.(c) above under the following conditions:
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a. That an appropriate domestic assignment is available.b. That he pursues appropriate treatment during the 6-month assignment period.c. That Mr. Lynch report for another medical evaluation at the end of the 6-month assignment to determine whether he is qualified for full duty including overseas assignments involving flying.4. It is further agreed that if, at the end of the 6-month period, Mr. Lynch is not found qualified for full duty including overseas assignments involving flying, action will be initiated to terminate his contract employment as in paragraph 2.(a) or (b) above.SIGNEDJohn F. HalpinChief, Personnel, SODI understand and agree to the provisions of this Memorandum:Grayston Lynch
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# 14-000001. LAST NAME   Lynch   FIRST NAME   Grayston   INITIAL(S) APPOINTMENT DATA   13 TOTAL SERVICE FOR LEAVE   (at of date of separation)4. DATE AND NATURE OF SEPARATION   Years Months Days   Retirement 10 September 1971   SUMMARY OF ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE   More than 15 years   ANNUAL SICK   SUMMARY OF HOME LEAVE   (DAYS)   REMARKS5. Balance from or leave year ended 1/5   SCD: 10/1/38   19_71 296 30014. Date arrival abroad for purposes    MAX: 2966. Current leave annual through 10/415. Current balance as of    19_71 136 6816. 12-month accrual rate    "Unused Sick    Leave 3687. Total 432 36817. Dates leave used, prior 26 months    Hours per 5    U.S.C. Ch. 63"8. Reduction in credits, if any (current year) -0- -0-18. Monthly accrual date9. Total leave taken 104 -0-19. Calendar days credit for best accrual date10. Balance 328 36820. Date basic service period completed11. Total hours paid in lump sum 296 plus 2 Holidays    MILITARY LEAVE12. Salary rate(s) $23.501.00 per annum21. Dates during current calendar yr. -0- to -0-13. Lump sum leave dates22. Dates during preceding calendar yr. -0- to -0-    From 0930 9/1/71 to 1700 11/4/71    ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY    WOP or AWOL or    Furlough Suspension26. Certified correct & Complete 9/10/71    (hours)    (Signature)23. During leave year in which separated None    For Chief Payroll    212524. During step-increase awaiting None    (Title)    (Telephone)25. During 12-month reduction period (dates)    Standard Form 1150    U.S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION    November 1961    RECORD OF LEAVE DATA TRANSFERRED    FPM SUPPLEMENTS 296-31 AND 990-2    1130-100